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Eddie and Dog


Alison Brown - 2013
    Then Eddie meets Dog and Dog wants an adventure too. So Eddie takes Dog home and the pair have a lot of fun until Eddie's mum decides that Dog can't stay as Dog needs a garden. Will Dog stay away for long? This wonderful story with stunning artwork celebrates the excitement of a beautiful friendship. The perfect picture book for any child who loves a little adventure and especially for one who loves dogs.

A New Beginning


Sue Bentley - 2008
    Or even her own pet. But when Storm, a golden retriever with sparkling midnight-blue eyes, magically appears, she can't believe it. A wonderful adventure awaits them.

Rexy the Dinosaur and a New Bike


Ellie J. Woods - 2017
    These morals are all about to be tested as Rexy meets his neighbor Trixie. Rexy is a dinosaur who’s very friendly and easily gets excited. His excitement reached an all-time high after his parents bought him a new gift – a shiny red bicycle. Eager to try it out, Rexy put on his helmet and rode around his yard enjoying himself to the fullest. While riding, Rexy encountered his neighbor Trixie. Rexy’s shiny bike immediately caught Trixie’s attention and wanted to ride it for herself. Overly protective with his brand new bike, Rexy refused. He didn’t want to share! Find out exactly how Trixie handled Rexy’s attitude and what influenced him to open up to his neighbor. Did Rexy realize his selfishness shortly after? Did his parents have anything to do with it? What surprise awaited Rexy for showing that sharing is caring? Rexy the Dinosaur and a New Bike is a terrific story that highlights the value of sharing. Tell it in front of a class or read it as a nice bedtime story to your children. Witness Rexy, his bicycle, and his lush yard in detailed, hand-drawn watercolor illustrations by notable picture books artist Nadin Solntseva. The story and dialogue are written for kids ages 3-5 in mind. Add Rexy’s story to your dinosaur books collection right now for access to Rexy’s coloring book. This completely FREE coloring book comes with 5 full-sized printable pages featuring Rexy, Trixie, and the shiny red bicycle. Sharing is a very important trait to have and is best to teach them while they are young. You are sure to win friends like Rexy did and more. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others.

Ghoulia


Barbara Cantini - 2017
    But things aren’t as easy as they seem for this little zombie girl—all she wants is a real friend. She tries to venture past the manor’s walls, but she can’t hide her pale green skin or the deep purple circles under her eyes. The other children will be afraid of her, and no one will want to be her friend. But when Halloween rolls around, Ghoulia hatches a brilliant plan. All the other, ordinary children will be dressed up like monsters, so Ghoulia can go out into the town and be entirely herself. In the end, all the kids realize that Ghoulia is (almost) just like them and learn that friendship can come in many forms.

Magic Tree House: #7-8


Mary Pope Osborne - 2003
    There they don space suits and go exploring the lunar surface in search of the fourth object needed to free the enchantress Morgan le Fay from a powerful spell.

Goodnight, Thumper!


Kitty Richards - 2007
    In these stories, Thumper is not quite ready to go to bed, and he learns to count to ten. Full color.

The Prickly Porcupine


Melinda Smart - 2014
    Children's Book: The Prickly PorcupineThis picture book is with illustrations and is intended for little ones from 2-5 as well as independent reading for children 6-8 years.

Journey on a Runaway Train


Gertrude Chandler Warner - 2017
    The Aldens board a private train to New Mexico to return the turtle to its original home, and they encounter enemies of Reddimus along the way! The trip is a success… but instead of returning home, there’s a last-minute change in plans. The Boxcar Children must continue the mission for the society and deliver more things, all around the globe!

Drago the Dragon: Short Stories, Jokes, and Games!


Uncle Amon - 2015
    His best friend is a cute, little girl named Emily. What kinds of adventures will Drago and Emily get into next? These stories are great for quick bedtime stories and cute tales to be read aloud with friends and family! Excellent for early readers Includes fun games & activities for kids Great for reading aloud with friends and family Illustrated story book great for a quick bedtime story Funny and hilarious jokes for kids FREE book download included (see inside link) This books is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home. Fun for Everyone in the Family! Kids and children can practice their reading skills or have a parent read the stories aloud to them. These fun stories are great for early and beginner readers. The stories are cute and easy to read and the illustrations are great for younger readers!Story List & Activities: Drago Makes a Friend Just for Fun Activity Drago Has a Dream Dragon-Sized Fire Sneezes Drago and the Present The Great Dragon Race Funny Dragon Jokes Games FREE Coloring Book Downloads Your child will be entertained for hours! *** FREE GIFT with your purchase! *** (see inside for link)Free book download included! Scroll up and click 'buy' and spend some quality time with your child! 100% Money Back Guaranteetags: children books, children chapter books, children story books, books children, free children kindle books, educational books for children, children joke books, picture books for children, children animal books, young childrens books, kindle books for kids, kids books, fantasy books for kids age 9 12, kid books, free kindle books for kids, books for kids ages 4-8, kids books on sale, best selling books for kids, good kids books, new books for kids, fun kids books, kindle kids books, kids picture books, bedtime stories for kindle, bedtime story, funny bedtime stories, bedtime stories for kids, animals, animal stories, animal pictures, storytelling animal, beginning readers kindergarten books for kids, stories for kids, stories for children, kids ebooks, short stories, bedtime stories, kids books, ebooks, childrens books, childrens book, kindle unlimited, kindle unlimited books for kids, kindle unlimited books for children, humor, early reader, beginning reader, kids comedy, bedtime stories, free ebooks, ebooks free, stories for kids, preschool, ages 3-5, ages 6-8, ages 9-12, preteen, beginning readers, beginner reading

Turkey Goes to School


Wendi Silvano - 2021
    Each day, he and his barnyard friends practice their writing and math. But when the school bus rolls up, they are booted off. It turns out that animals aren’t allowed to attend school. Pig calls it “hogwash,” and Turkey agrees. All he has to do is find a way to show the students and the principal that turkeys—and their friends—do belong in school. With a gobble, gobble here; a gobble, gobble there; and a few clever costumes, he just might.

Dewdrop


Kay O'Neill - 2020
    When the yearly sports fair nears, he and his friends—Mia the weightlifting turtle, Newman the musical newt, and three minnows who love to cook—get ready to showcase their skills to the whole pond! However, as the day of the fair gets closer, Dewdrop's friends can't help putting pressure on themselves to be the best. It's up to Dewdrop to remind them how to be mindful, go at their own pace, and find joy in their own achievements.

See You in the Cosmos


Jack Cheng - 2017
    All he wants is to launch his golden iPod into space the way Carl Sagan (the man, not the dog) launched his Golden Record on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. From Colorado to New Mexico, Las Vegas to L.A., Alex records a journey on his iPod to show other lifeforms what life on earth, his earth, is like. But his destination keeps changing. And the funny, lost, remarkable people he meets along the way can only partially prepare him for the secrets he'll uncover—from the truth about his long-dead dad to the fact that, for a kid with a troubled mom and a mostly not-around brother, he has way more family than he ever knew.Jack Cheng's debut is full of joy, optimism, determination, and unbelievable heart. To read the first page is to fall in love with Alex and his view of our big, beautiful, complicated world. To read the last is to know he and his story will stay with you a long, long time.-from the publisher

Baa-Choo!


Sarah Weeks - 2006
    But every time he thinks he is going to sneeze, he only gets as far as "Baa . . . ahhh . . ." No choo!Sarah Weeks′ rhyming tale and Jane Manning′s lively art make for a hilarious barnyard romp.Ages 4+

The Rabbit Ate My Homework


Rachel Elizabeth Cole - 2014
    All they do is sit in their cages, eat carrots, and poop. Then his annoying little sister blackmails him into hiding a bunny in his closet. She knows what really happened to his "stolen" bike and she's threatening to tell. Now Drew’s in a real jam. If his "No pets!" parents find the rabbit or, worse, his sister blabs the truth, he'll be grounded till grade seven for sure. And if that’s not enough trouble, two girls at school drag him into a prank war that goes from bad to worse (all the rabbit’s fault). Plus, the weirdest girl in his class wants to be his science partner. If she tells him she wants to be his girlfriend, he just knows he’s gonna die. Drew must find a way to outwit the mean girls, wiggle out of the blackmail deal, and get rid of the rabbit before it destroys his bedroom and his life.

Dino-Racing


Lisa Wheeler - 2016
    But make sure to buckle your seatbeltthese dino-racers are sure to set prehistoric records!